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The morningEight-fifteen, and the building that stayed up
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The islandA shrine built over water because the ground was too sacred to stand on
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The griddleHow a city rebuilt itself around a hotplate
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The seaThree thousand islands, no waves, and most of Japan's oysters
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The craftA farming town that supplies the world's make-up bags
Read the story →Cruise seasons run spring to autumn, but the port changes underneath them.
Comfortable walking before the humidity; the rivers look their best.
The Peace Park and castle moat both line with blossom.
Ideal Miyajima weather; the ferry crossing is at its prettiest.
The museum is indoors and the island forgives rain better than most places.
Start early; Miyajima's shopping street offers shade the shrine does not.
The city gathers at 8:15. Lanterns float down the rivers that evening.
Ferries pause occasionally; the Peace Park runs regardless.
Cool, clear, and Miyajima's maples begin to turn.
Peak foliage on Misen, and oyster season opens. The double peak.
Cold, quiet, and the single best time to eat here.
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